tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post3358385475726519547..comments2024-03-18T09:55:10.252-07:00Comments on Cross Country Express: Sad newsAlbert Caruanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-78149757680905166562013-12-08T22:11:44.397-08:002013-12-08T22:11:44.397-08:00Many people might not know that Dick Connors was a...Many people might not know that Dick Connors was also a teacher for many years. He was my 5th Grade teacher at Daniel Webster Elementary School in Daly City. He was one of the first teachers to challenge me to a high standard and not give me good grades just for being smart. <br /><br />Later on I ran for 4 years for Coach DiMaggio at Westmoor, and it was always a pleasant surprise to see "Mr. Connors" as a starter at a race. The last time I had the pleasure of seeing him was when he oversaw the waiting area at the Stanford Invitational this past spring. He will be missed.Pierre Channoreply@blogger.com